Two brilliant miniatures – Rossini’s Tancredi Overture and Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of a lively Russian cathedral on the “Bright Holiday” – bookend Shostakovich’s fiery First Cello Concerto, performed by Artist-in-Residence Johannes Moser. Classical Series Concert
Carlos Kalmar, conductor
• Johannes Moser, cello
* Mohanad Elshieky, stand-up comedian
Rossini: Tancredi Overture
* Zimmermann: Music for the Suppers of King Ubu
• Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1
Rimsky-Korsakov: Russian Easter Festival Overture
Note: This concert is being recorded for future broadcast. We ask our audience to be as quiet as possible during the performance
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Cellist Johannes Moser is excited to come to Portland as the Oregon Symphony’s next artist-in-residence!
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